Christmas at Avio Castle
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Where? Avio Castle
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Music, history and flavours inside and outside the walls
Experience Christmas in a truly magical place: The Castle of Avio, a FAI (Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano) property, has hidden paths, enigmas to be solved, stories and legends to be told in an atmosphere waiting to be discovered.
From the 23rd of November to the 22nd of December, the Christmas market within the walls of Avio Castle returns! After the success of past editions, the manor house at the entrance to Trentino will host the seventh edition of this event.
Five weekends to enjoy the flavours and traditions of Christmas in Trentino and beyond: exhibitors from the world of food and wine and local crafts from Vallagarina and the upper Veronese area will enliven the Baronial Palace and its large courtyard with an evocative Christmas market. Sweets, cold meats, local cheeses, wines, ciders and craft beers, honey and jams as well as small handicrafts in wood, ceramics, wax and fabric. In addition to the traditional market, choral concerts, children’s activities and guided tours will punctuate the special opening days.
A shuttle bus will be available to reach the castle on opening days:
- From Sabbionara: from Piazza Conciliazione to the Castle entrance and vice versa. The cost of the shuttle bus is €2 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the FAI information point in Piazza Conciliazione.
- From Avio: from Piazza Roma to the entrance of the Castle and vice versa. The cost of the shuttle bus is €2 per person, tickets can be purchased at the FAI information point.
Alternatively, the castle can be reached by a picturesque walk following the red ribbon from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele III in Avio or from Sabbionara.
Every Sunday, two special routes will be available to discover the beauty of Avio’s old town centre.
- At 11 a.m., walk from the historic centre of Avio to the Castle | free activity, subject to availability, departure from Piazza Conciliazione – no reservation necessary. Light trekking shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended, duration approximately 1 hour.
- At 2.00 p.m., guided tour of the Historic Centre of Avio | free activity, subject to availability, departure from Piazza Conciliazione – no booking required. Appropriate clothing is recommended, duration approx. 1 hour.
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Info and map
Opening time
Entrance
Castello di Avio
Via al Castello
38063 Sabbionara, Avio (TN)
*The Castle can be reached by foot from Conciliazione Square. Bus transfer is another option.
T: +39 0464 684453
faiavio@fondoambiente.it
www.castellodiavio.it
- Presence of difficulties for people with walking difficulties. Contact the Castle for more information
- Warm shoes suitable for walking on dirt tracks and appropriate clothing are recommended
- Dogs are always welcome, provided they are kept on a leash
Social:
The Christmas market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 23 November to 22 December.
Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last entrance at 5 p.m.).
Free admission to the market only
Independent visit to the frescoed parts (House of the Guards and ascent to the Keep with the Chamber of Love):
- €5.00 full price
- Free 0-5 years old, residents of the Municipality of Avio, FAI members, disabled persons
Guided tours at fixed times (11.00 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. – duration approx. 50 min)
- €10.00 full price
- €5.00 concessions 6-18 years and students aged 19-25, residents of the Municipality of Avio, FAI members, disabled people
- Free 0-5 years
- Admission tickets include a treasure hunt for children and families (in the case of guided tours, the treasure hunt activity can be held before or after the visit)
For organised groups, reservation is compulsory, please write to faiavio@fondoambiente.it or call 0464684453 during castle opening hours. Ticket per person for guided tours: €10.00; ticket per person for independent tours: €5.00.
For all dates, a shuttle bus (at a cost of €2) will operate for the journey (round-trip) from Piazza Conciliazione to the Castle entrance and back. Tickets for the shuttle bus can be purchased in Piazza Conciliazione, where there will be a special infopoint near the shuttle bus departure point.
Parking spaces will be signposted in the Municipality of Avio.
The Castle is not easily accessible for people with mobility difficulties. Please call 0464 684453 (during Castle opening hours) for information.
Warm shoes suitable for walking on dirt roads and warm, appropriate clothing are recommended.